Birds Eye Maple

Description: Birdseye Maple is a highly sought-after hardwood known for its distinctive figure of small, swirling patterns that resemble the eyes of a bird. It is most commonly found in hard maple, particularly Sugar Maple, and is primarily sourced from North America. The wood ranges from creamy white to pale reddish-brown, with the characteristic birdseye figure creating a unique and decorative appearance. It has a fine, uniform texture and a natural luster that becomes more pronounced with finishing. Workability: Birdseye Maple is generally easy to work with sharp tools, though the irregular grain surrounding the birds eye figure can cause tear out during planning and machining. It turns and sands well and can be finished to a very smooth surface. Due to its hardness, sharp cutting edges and pre-drilling are recommended when working with nails or screws. Common uses: Birdseye Maple is commonly used for fine furniture, cabinetry, decorative veneers, flooring, musical instruments, turned objects, knife handles, cutting boards, and specialty woodworking projects where its distinctive figure can be showcased. Janka: 1,450 lbf (6,450N)